Unclassified Employment Opportunities

Position: Safety and Risk Manager
Department: Facilities
Reports To: Director of Facilities Management

Position Summary
The Safety and Risk Manager works with Office of Risk Management (ORM), FEMA, GOHSEP (Governor's Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness), and Serves as the College Safety Officer. Maintains a record system on all Risk Management documentation and participates in ORM annual audit. Coordinates and performs periodic campus/site audits for the on-going, College-wide collection of information and inspections to ensure compliance of all Security Management requirements. Oversees and manages the St. Bernard Police Officers.

Demonstrated Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
The ideal candidate must have the ability to promote an inclusive environment that reflects the broad diversity and backgrounds represented by our students, employees, and our local community, one in which every individual feel respected and valued. The Safety and Risk Manager must demonstrate cultural humility and the ability to work with a college community with diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds, including those with disabilities and veterans.

Duties and Responsibilities

  • Coordinates and performs periodic campus audits for the on-going, college-wide collection of information and inspections to ensure compliance of all Office of Risk Management requirements.
  • Coordinates the development of Emergency Preparedness Plan for the College.
  • Oversees the development of Fire Prevention Plan for the College.
  • Responsible for the implementation and monitoring of the College Safety Program.
  • Coordinates with the College Human Resources Staff to ensure compliance with ORM.
  • Monitors compliance of faculty and students adhering to curricular safety practices and procedures.
  • Coordinates the development of policies and procedures that relate to transportation management and performs periodic campus audits for the on-going, college-wide collection of information and inspections to ensure compliance of all Fleet Management Regulations.
  • Oversees and manages the St. Bernard Police Officers that serve as campus security.
  • Others duties as assigned.

Education and Qualifications

  • Post-secondary training in safety and security.
  • 3– 5 years of safety management.

Preferred Education and Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Safety and Security or related field.
  • 10 plus years in safety and security management.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Evidence of strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Must possess strong language, communication, and customer service skills. Must be able to quickly adapt to an ever-changing environment.
Must be able to work well in a team environment.
Must have experience in inventory control methods and reporting.
Must have technical experience with FEMA, GOHSEP, FPC, and Inspectors.

Physical Demands: When Applicable

  • Ability to work in excess of 40 hours a week, which may include nights and weekends.
  • Ability to view a computer screen for long periods of time.
  • Ability to function in a high-pressure, stressful environment and meet stringent deadlines.
  • Ability to operate a computer and standard office equipment.
  • Ability to carry <25 lbs., stand, sit, reach, bend, climb, reach and push/pull.
  • Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

All applications are confidential, and references will not be contacted without the expressed authorization of the applicant.

To apply, send resume, unofficial transcripts and contact information for three professional references to: resumes@nunez.edu (Include Safety and Risk Manager in the subject line)

Incomplete applications will not be forwarded for review.

It is the policy of Nunez Community College not to discriminate based on sex, creed, color, race, sexual orientation, age, national origin, or disability in its educational programs, activities, or employment policies as required by Title IX of the 1972 Education Amendments and other Federal and State anti-discrimination laws.

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